Violence towards ambulance staff hits record high | Focus for Police Race Action Plan agreed for 2025

Violence, aggression and abuse directed at UK ambulance service staff is on course to hit a record high in the 2024-25 financial year, new figures show. And police chiefs have agreed the focus of the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) team for this year.

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Violence towards ambulance staff hits record high, new figures show

Violence, aggression and abuse directed at UK ambulance service staff is on course to hit a record high in the 2024-25 financial year, new figures show. More via Emergency Services Times

Focus for Police Race Action Plan agreed for 2025

Police chiefs have agreed the focus of the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) team for this year. It comes after chief constables voted last month to fund a national team to drive delivery of the PRAP for a further 12 months. More via Emergency Services Times

Fraud losses in Northern Ireland hit almost £19m in 2024, says PSNI

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has revealed that financial losses due to fraud were close to £19m in the 12-month period from November 2023 to the end of October this year. More via Emergency Services Times

New partnership to provide CPD for force’s forensic scene investigators

West Midlands Police (WMP) has announced a new partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, which will provide continuing professional development (CPD) to its forensic scene investigators (FSIs) and possibly others. More via Emergency Services Times

Major incident declared in Leicestershire as 59 people rescued from floods

A major incident has been declared due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it had received more than 200 calls on Monday morning. More via BBC News

Plan for Merseyside’s oldest fire station announced

Merseyside’s oldest fire station could be converted into flats and offices under new plans submitted to Liverpool Council. More via Liverpool Echo